Disclosure: I received this product for free to review. The opinions in this review are honest and my own.
Content! Satisfied! Thrilled! Ecstatic! Am I being over-dramatic? I don’t think so. As my husband can attest to, I am always looking for a great vacuum that will meet my needs and the needs of my household. After using the Shark Rocket Ultra-Lightweight Vacuum, I am positive that I have found what I need to keep my house clean and keep my sanity.
Although my kids are grown, I do have dogs and they manage to shed a great deal all over my house. Floors, furniture, beds…you name it. Keeping up with dog hair can be hard at times, especially as we get older. It is hard lugging out a heavy vacuum every day and pulling it around the house.
When I first opened the box, there seemed to be so many parts. My husband wasn’t home and I thought I would not be able to figure it out and put it together. I was very wrong. This is the easiest vacuum to assemble and change out attachments that I have ever used. It literally is just a one click deal and took me less than five minutes. What else did I love about this vacuum? Let me share:
- The vacuum is under 8 lbs so it makes it easy for almost everyone to transport up a flight of stairs or just carrying it to different area of the house.
- It has a really, really long cord. I had to use an extension cord on the vacuum I was using and I still had to stop all the time because I would dislodge the cord from the outlet. Not anymore. This one is around 30 feet long and it goes forever!
- This is so powerful! It works really well on all surfaces (I have hardwood, stone and carpet) and I can see why they call it the “Rocket.” It propels like a rocket across the floor.
- It cleans all surfaces at all different heights and locations including your walls, ceilings, furniture, window coverings and car! I was also able to get under all of our beds with ease.
- There are several different tools that work wonders on getting pet hair off of furniture. Yes my lovable pups, I am looking at you. Both of you ( Wrigley, you know darn well that you shed too).
- Very easy to empty the dust cup and the washable filters make it easy to maintain.
- It is a breeze to steer with its swivel head and very easy to store.
- Maybe the best part about it is its affordable price. Right now you can find it on the internet for around $170. That doesn’t even come close to other similar vacuums on the market.
It did a great job on both my carpets and hardwood floors. The dust away attachment on the right is for hard floors of any type and comes with a reusable microfiber pad that you can just throw in the wash machine.
It comes with a Dusting Brush, Pet/Upholstery Tool and a Crevice Tool and a heavy black canvas bag to store them in.
The strong powerful suction gets all of the dog hair off the floors and the furniture. There are no bags involved so you eliminate that expense. It is one step emptying with a click of a button and no need to remove a dust cup. How easy is that! The advanced cyclonic technology separates the fine dirt from the air and prevents the filter from clogging and keeps the suction power strong from the first use to the last room. The filter just needs to be rinsed monthly.
With a simple click of the orange button, you can detach the power unit and store it on the base of the unit. You also have the option of hanging it on a wall by installing a wall mount provided.
The Rocket® vacuum is a powerful 2-in-1 vacuum. As a stick vacuum, it performs as an upright. As a handheld, it takes you around your house, and with its attachments, it takes you beyond! I much prefer this to my heavy upright vacuum that I have now and I don’t anticipate every using that again.
For more information on the Shark Rocket Ultra-Lightweight Vacuum visit their website and connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.
Pam Buttikofer is a co-founder of Imperfect Women. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband of 37 years and enjoys spending time with her husband, sons and her lovable pups.
Tough Cookie Mommy says
October 29, 2014 at 5:18 pmI can’t believe how compact this vacuum is. I hate vacuuming and I think having a light and convenient model like this would make my life so much easier.
Nicole says
October 29, 2014 at 5:24 pmIt would drive me crazy if my cat was a shedder. He’s getting fluffier as he gets bigger, so that could change.. I’ve heard a lot about this vacuum though.
aimee fauci says
October 29, 2014 at 6:20 pmI used to have a Shark and it worked great, it was hand held. This def could have come in handy when we had a dog that shed but now that I think about it… I could use it now because I probably shed more than the dog 😉
Amanda Love says
October 29, 2014 at 7:48 pmI used this Vacuum and I’m in love. I don’t know why I never owned one before now.
Pam Burbey says
October 29, 2014 at 7:50 pmI know what I am putting on my Christmas list. I am also an owner of dogs and well acquainted with shedding. I also, know how obsessed you are with vacuuming, if you give it a thumbs up I know I will be pleased with it.
JennieIW says
October 29, 2014 at 9:03 pmThat vacuum looks AWESOME. I have cats. A…lot of cats, which means cat hair. I am always looking for a vacuum to get things clean (or at least cleaner). I love how compact and light this vacuum looks. I will definitely be checking it out!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
October 30, 2014 at 2:53 amI love how lightweight this vacuum is. We have one, too, and doing the stairs in our house is a piece of cake.
Liz Mays says
October 30, 2014 at 5:01 amThis is perfect for quick after meal clean-ups under the table and around the kitchen counters. Love that it’s easy to set up too!
Maria Iemma says
October 30, 2014 at 6:36 amMy current vacuum is old (over 10 years) and is doing a lousy job so I’ve been looking for a new one. This Shark looks great and it looks as it if will do a good job on my wood floors.
Jennifer Williams says
October 30, 2014 at 8:09 amMy youngest wants one of these and I think because of the weight of it we ill get it for him. He loves to vacuum, not that I am complaining about that at all!
Melissa Smith says
October 30, 2014 at 8:20 amWe have three flights & I am forever lunking around my super heavy vacuum. I so need this just for the simple fact that it’s so lightweight. But also that I can clean so much more than just the floors.
Jana L. says
October 30, 2014 at 8:48 amThis sounds like an awesome vacuum! I always had an issue with cords and the heavy weight of my current vacuum. Looks like it’s time for an upgrade.
Julie Wood says
October 30, 2014 at 10:31 amI need a new vacuum, and I just love this vacuum because it is not big and bulky! I would love to get this vacuum, and I like the design and it really looks like it can keep my rugs and furniture free of dust and hair.
Amy @A Day In The Life Of Mrs. Glass says
October 30, 2014 at 11:50 amBetween the dog, my 3 year old, and my husband, I NEED this. I love how compact it is. I have a lot of areas that it’s hard to get to with a larger vacuum.
becca says
October 30, 2014 at 1:03 pmThat is an awesome vacuum. I totally want one now.
lisa says
October 30, 2014 at 2:14 pmI like that it’s a lightweight sweeper and has attachments. I have hear that Shark is a very reputable company. I would buy this vacuum cleaner.
Terry says
October 30, 2014 at 3:35 pmDid you say LIGHTWEIGHT? That would be perfect for me. I hate lugging my heavy vacum all over my house.
Farrah says
October 30, 2014 at 3:43 pmI’m getting one of these soon and I am really excited!!! 🙂
Sarah Bailey says
October 30, 2014 at 4:20 pmI love how small it is and that it is lightweight I can’t use heavy ones these days. Love that it worked well on pet fur as well, my dog is a real shedder :/
Maria Reaser says
October 30, 2014 at 4:43 pm“The culprits “are adorable. I love this vacuum, hope to get it into the budget next year. Thanks for the review
Heather says
October 30, 2014 at 5:50 pmThis looks like an awesome tool. I have a similar vacuum and it makes doing stairs much easier.
paula schuck says
October 30, 2014 at 6:32 pmI have a shark steam mop I love actually. I have yet to use a really lightweight vacuum. I have bought some that said they were such but they never are. This one looks really light though.
Veronica says
October 30, 2014 at 7:51 pmI have never been able to find a good vacuum that lasts. I literally just bought one, I haven’t even received it yet. But i am hoping to replace all my current carpet with hardwood next year. I am happy you like your vacuum
Stefany says
October 30, 2014 at 7:55 pmI’ve been looking for something just like this. I have horrible arthritis so I need something lightweight and easy to use. This sounds like it would be perfect!
Natalie Nichols says
October 30, 2014 at 8:10 pmMy current vacuum doesn’t do the best job. This one looks amazing!
Lori T. says
October 30, 2014 at 9:26 pmI have been eye-balling this bad boy something fierce and this review just makes me want it more. I know what I’m getting very soon!
Marti Tabora says
October 31, 2014 at 3:49 amIt is definitely good if it can pick up pet hair. My dog sheds and it drives me crazy, it seems almost impossible to keep it under control.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
October 31, 2014 at 4:43 amWow I bet that is truly a nice vacuum – and honestly, I appreciate that it is really lightweight too – its easy to use it that way.
Jennifer Hiles says
October 31, 2014 at 6:24 amoh I could really use something like this. Neither my vacuum or my handheld has the suction power I need to pick up hair that gets “woven” into the carpet. I also love how lightweight it is.
Lily@IW says
October 31, 2014 at 7:33 amI love it! It looks so snazzy. I like a vacuum that rockets across the floor. Yeah, I have a the cat hair and dog hair going to. It’s a constant, as soon as I sweep, there’s more within the hour. Having a lightweight is nice for the constant cleaning to keep up with the pets.
Maria Iemma says
October 31, 2014 at 7:56 amI like the fact that the Shark Rocket only weights 8 pounds!! Great pick-up too!
Krystal says
October 31, 2014 at 9:01 amI really, really need one of these. Two dogs and a toddler can cause havoc in my home!
April says
October 31, 2014 at 9:03 amI wish I read this a few months ago. I was in the market for a new vacuum. This one sounds awesome. I know where to go next should this one lose suction.
Jennifer Hiles says
October 31, 2014 at 10:25 amI love that you can use this on both hard wood and carpets. That would save me a lot of time. Normally I have to use the vacuum, then the broom and mop for the rest of my floors. It’s a pain in the neck.
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
October 31, 2014 at 10:56 amI love Shark products. I used to have one of their steam mops but it broke. I have hardwood floors and I hate chemicals so it was a lifesaver for me. I am really liking the sounds of this one because I have pets and trying to suck up all the dust and hair can be a nightmare with my regular vacuum.
Danielle says
October 31, 2014 at 1:11 pmThis looks so nice! I need a new vacuum for my hardwood floors. I have been trying to find a cordless though, but this might be an option for me.
lisa says
October 31, 2014 at 2:09 pmI don’t have any pets but, I shed. I’m always sweeping hair up. And I have a husband. Enough said!
Maria Iemma says
October 31, 2014 at 5:54 pmI am adding this Shark to my Christmas wish list. I hope my family gets it for me, it would be great !!
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
October 31, 2014 at 6:30 pmThis looks like a great vacuum! We’ve got two cats that seem to shed a lot so it would be really great to more easily clean up their hair.
heather says
October 31, 2014 at 7:01 pmI sure need a new vacuum and this one looks amazing I love that it is lightweight.
Jennifer Hiles says
November 1, 2014 at 6:56 amI think it’s really neat that you can hand this on the wall. We have serious space issues in my house so that would work great. I’d love to get this.
Michelle says
November 1, 2014 at 8:09 amWith a dog and a cat this sure would come in handy. I love that it’s only 8lbs. My current vaccuum weighs a ton and is hard to push around the house.
Julie Wood says
November 1, 2014 at 8:40 amI really like this awesome vacuum. The dogs in this post are adorable. This vacuum is not heavy and I would love to own one to help me clean my house. I know all about hairy dogs!
Freya says
November 1, 2014 at 9:59 amI have the handheld Dyson & it works like a dream but I’m in desperate need of a full sized & Dyson is the best out there but I certainly can’t afford one with my oldest son entering college next year.
Amber NElson says
November 1, 2014 at 1:33 pmThis looks like it could be a lifesaver in my home!
lisa says
November 1, 2014 at 1:44 pmI like that this vacuum cleaner can be used on different surfaces.Our downstairs level is all hardwood.The sweeper that I have now scratches up the surface of my floors.
Angela W says
November 1, 2014 at 5:22 pmThis vacuum is defiantly on my Christmas list! I love that it’s not heavy, very lightweight. I want it !
jesspinky1 says
November 1, 2014 at 5:43 pmIs it wrong to say its cute? Because it is, lol. My kids could use it with no issue. I think I need one of these.
Kimberley Thomas says
November 1, 2014 at 5:56 pmI have a long hair small dog and I have gone through 2 vacume cleaners so far. I am pulling out the carpet now so looking for something good on hard wood !
Tanya ~ The Chatty Mom says
November 1, 2014 at 7:59 pmI love SHARK products. The first vacuum I purchased was a lightweight Shark that worked great. I couldn’t believe the suction from such a small vacuum. This must may be going on my Christmas list this year.
Marti Tabora says
November 2, 2014 at 3:30 amIt is certainly good if it can pick up pet hair. My dog sheds and it drives me crazy, it seems almost impossible to keep it under control.
Megan C. says
November 2, 2014 at 5:55 amThis would be great for cleaning the steps. I dread doing them because I have to drag the heavy vacuum with me. A lighter one would be perfect!
Julie Wood says
November 2, 2014 at 7:20 amI want one of these awesome vacuums! They are lightweight and easy to use, and get up dog hair very fast!
Ronda Walton says
November 2, 2014 at 7:22 amI use to have a dog, but no longer. BUT think the suction power would get down into the loops of my Berber carpet, that my other vaccumms have to really work at by going over and over to get up. I work continuously in the yard, bringing in dirty and grass, that my vaccumm has to work at to clean.
Jennifer Hiles says
November 2, 2014 at 7:24 amLoving the length of the cord. That’s one of the most annoying features of mine. I have to go from room to room finding an outlet. I’m loving this vacuum!
lisa says
November 2, 2014 at 9:15 amI have heard that these are really good vacuum cleaners. I like a sweeper that is light weight. It’s so much easier to carry up and down the stairs.
Dawn Keenan says
November 2, 2014 at 10:49 amIt’s tough for me to lug around my vacuum. I love this product!
Maria Iemma says
November 2, 2014 at 4:16 pmI love that it comes with Dusting Brush, Pet/Upholstery Tool and a Crevice Tool = the accessories are very useful.
courtney b says
November 2, 2014 at 5:25 pmshark and dyson are probably my 2 favorite vaccum brands. they work well, and I would probably choose shark OVER dyson only because its much more affordable.
Thanks!
shelleyb says
November 2, 2014 at 6:48 pmpet hair can be a challenge to keep in order. This seems like a wonderful product for the family with or without a pet.
Lesley F says
November 2, 2014 at 8:13 pmI love how light it is and could really use as mine is so heavy to carry up and down the stairs daily
Anya@IW says
November 2, 2014 at 9:53 pmWho could get mad at those two “culprits!” They are too cute.
From the picture the vacuum looks well made and the price is great. Let’s just say I have paid a lot more for vacuums and ended up being disappointed. My current vac falls into this category, so I’m interested in checking out the Shark. Thanks for the review.
Raye W says
November 3, 2014 at 1:18 amIf it picks up pet hair, I desperately need it. No vacuum I’ve had so far has managed to touch the cat hair here. I love the fact that it has an extra long cord. My living room is long and it gets really old changing outlets from one end to the other, trying to plug in behind furniture and all.
Marti Tabora says
November 3, 2014 at 3:35 amIt is certainly good if it can pick up pet hair. My dog sheds and it drives me crazy, it seems almost impossible to keep it under control. I also like that it’s light.
Lisa G says
November 3, 2014 at 5:39 amThis Shark looks like an awesome vacuum, I have heard good things about it. I love the advanced cyclonic technology and the storage options!
Julie Wood says
November 3, 2014 at 6:49 amThis vacuum looks amazing and I want to get one for myself and see how good it works. I have heard that Shark vacuums are as good as Dyson, but so much cheaper!
masood anjum says
November 3, 2014 at 8:58 amAWESOME VACUUM.LOVE TO TRY..
Kay M says
November 3, 2014 at 9:20 amI’d love to have something so light weight that works on multiple surfaces.
Jennifer Hiles says
November 3, 2014 at 10:08 amI really like the reusable microfiber pad. What a great way to save money and be good to the environment. I wish more things worked that way!
Angela SC says
November 3, 2014 at 11:49 amWow,I think this might be good for our multiple cat household.I love that it’s only 8 pounds.I mean really housework can be challenging enough some days.I wonder if anything flings out the back underneath like my current vacuum does,even though it’s on the bare floor setting…..
Sara Zielinski says
November 3, 2014 at 12:18 pmThis ultra light vaccuum would be an ideal product for our household, it would be great.
Maria Iemma says
November 3, 2014 at 3:54 pmMy dog and cat both shed quite a bit and this vacuum would be fantastic to pick up all that pet hair.
Debra Osborne says
November 3, 2014 at 4:05 pmThis is nice
ellen beck says
November 3, 2014 at 5:53 pmI have 6 cats a dog and a messy family. Honestly I vaccuum enough pet hair every week to make an entirely new animal. I would love to try this vaccuum it looks nice and light and very portablle.
deb p says
November 3, 2014 at 8:41 pmCould use this around the house , and easy to carry. Thanks .
JAMIE G says
November 4, 2014 at 2:17 amI need a new vacuum, and I just love this vacuum because it is compact. It really looks like it will keep my rugs and furniture free of dust and dirt.
Marti Tabora says
November 4, 2014 at 3:52 amIt is certainly good if it can pick up pet hair. My dog sheds and it drives me crazy, it seems almost impossible to keep it under control. I also like that it’s light weight.
Maria Iemma says
November 4, 2014 at 4:21 amI love that there are no bags == I have always disliked the changing of bags.
crystal w. says
November 4, 2014 at 6:17 amIt looks like a good vaccum. I have never used a shark but hear good things about them, and was going to buy one eventually. Looks like it cleans well.
taty kendall says
November 4, 2014 at 6:20 amlove this
Julie Wood says
November 4, 2014 at 7:47 amThis is a great Vacuum cleaner that I would love to have and get up all the lint and dog hair. It looks so easy to use!
Pam@IW says
November 4, 2014 at 6:47 pmIt is very easy to use.
Sarah Matos says
November 4, 2014 at 12:21 pmI love how compact this vacuum is. It can be easily stored which is a huge plus for me.
Jennifer Hiles says
November 4, 2014 at 1:05 pmLove that you only need to rinse the filter monthly. I have to empty and rinse mine after every use!
Maritza Robinson says
November 4, 2014 at 3:44 pmThanks for this helpfull review. I have gone through like 4 vacuums looking for the right one. I love that it is light weight and that it’s easy to empty dust cup and that it’s a washable filter. I have a long hair cat and that hair gets everywhere. So this seems like it will work for me. Thanks again.
Lula Ruger says
November 4, 2014 at 3:52 pmThis is just super cool i love how compact and light weight it is
Maria Iemma says
November 4, 2014 at 4:27 pmYour Dogs are so very cute — they look guilty and sorry that they shed!
Pam@IW says
November 4, 2014 at 6:47 pmThank you! We love them even if they shed.
Dawn says
November 4, 2014 at 7:44 pmI am over-run with cat hair! A vacuum like this would be such a dream come true. Wish I could afford one!
shelly peterson says
November 5, 2014 at 12:39 amThis would be really nice to have. Mine is so old and really needs to be replaced.
TrippyCusp93 says
November 5, 2014 at 2:20 amI LOVE this vacuum. First of all I despise vacuuming and my husband usually takes care of this horrible chore for me. Lugging and pushing a heavy vacuum cleaner around our apartment usually kills my back. However with this lightweight vacuum, I think my husband could take a break and my back would be fine. Plus, we have 2 cats and this Shark Rocket vacuum sounds like it would kick butt cleaning up the mess they leave behind!
Lisa G says
November 5, 2014 at 5:18 amI can’t believe this vacuum is only 8 pounds, that’s great, I lug my big one up and down the steps. How handy this Shark would be!! Also like that it cleans hardwood floors, it is so hard to keep them clean.
Julie Wood says
November 5, 2014 at 6:43 amI like that this vacuum is under 8 lbs and has a very long cord. I do not like heavy vacuums. This looks like a good vacuum to get up the dog hair and help me clean the stairs without having to lift a heavy vacuum.
Jennifer Hiles says
November 5, 2014 at 7:03 amI really like the crevice tool that it comes with. So many times I wish mine had one of these. They are super handy.
Judy Schechter says
November 5, 2014 at 8:07 amI want one! I suffer pretty bad back pain so the fact that this vacuum only weighs 8 pounds is a real plus for me!
Sarah Oswald says
November 5, 2014 at 10:20 amI love this vacuum and I would love to own one. I love that it takes up little space since my house is so small and it looks easy enough to use.
Linda Manns Linneman says
November 5, 2014 at 10:23 amI have heard so many good things about this vacuum. When it is time for me to get a new one, I will definitely check this vacuum out. Thank you for sharing
Shannon says
November 5, 2014 at 10:56 amI have five furbabies and I would love to have this. It sounds great. Thank you for your review.
lisa says
November 5, 2014 at 2:17 pmIt’s so difficult to find a decent vacuum cleaner at a fair price. Although I’ve never had one of these. I’ve heard that they are very reputable and high quality.
Elicia P says
November 5, 2014 at 8:48 pmThis vacuum looks like it would efficiently work way better than my bissel I have now.
Cindy B says
November 5, 2014 at 9:16 pmWe have 2 long haired cats (and a dog that doesn’t shed). This would be wonderful for cleaning up the stairs.
Angela W says
November 6, 2014 at 4:00 amThanks for the great review. This vacuum is lightweight, which is AWESOME, and will suck that pet ahir up which I need desperately
Barrie says
November 6, 2014 at 6:43 amWho hasn’t heard of Shark but I’ve never read a review till now. I love how lightweight this is as well as good at picking up dog hair!
Annette says
November 6, 2014 at 11:20 amI need a new vacuum cleaner and with three cats I, too, need something for the shedding. I like that this can be used on floors, too.
Laurie Nykaza says
November 6, 2014 at 4:40 pmI would love to have this to clean my tile and hardwood floors we have lots of cat hair.
Tammy Schweitzer Catterton says
November 6, 2014 at 6:12 pmI like that is lightweight plus easy too use great review of it thanks
Andrea Slagle says
November 6, 2014 at 6:13 pmIt’s amazing that such a small, light vacuum could work so well!
ellen beck says
November 6, 2014 at 6:50 pmI would love to have a Shark just to see how well it does on pet hair. Doing cat rescue out oof pocket, I have tons of hair too try it out on! I think I have enough cat hair to make another whole cat sometimes when I vaccuum!
Tina F says
November 6, 2014 at 8:37 pmOh how I would love to own one of these and could sure use it I have a cat She does not shed alot but sheds some..I have heard so much good about them
Samantha Kurtz (Sammy's Book Obsession) says
November 6, 2014 at 8:46 pmWOW! There really isn’t much to that thing! I would LOVE to have one though! Thanks for sharing!
Onica {MommyFactor} says
November 16, 2014 at 6:46 amWhat a great light weight vacuum. Great for those living with pets.
Pam says
November 16, 2014 at 7:48 amWe have one of these vacuums and I love it. It’s so lightweight and does a great job on my hardwoods.
Terry says
December 12, 2014 at 11:30 amVery nice vacuum. I love that it is light and easy to use. Nothing worse than a vacuum that hurts your back when you use it.